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WindowFX incompatible with Windows 10 build 14251

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WindowFX incompatible with Windows 10 build 14251

with spectacular results...

from Stardock Forums

The recent new insider build of Windows 10 (build 14251) has some pretty intense updates. There are also some known issues, but this is not one of them.

After updating to build 14251, if WindowFX is installed and enabled on the system explorer.exe will not be able to run and the user will be duped to their desktop with nothing but a black screen and a cursor.

If you are savvy enough like I was; You can open an elevated command prompt, navigate to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\WindowFX", run 'WindowFXConfig.exe' and turn off WindowFX. Then you will be able to start explorer.exe and have your desktop reappear.

 

I'm not asking for immediate updates, but for product stability and longevity, I thought it would be helpful to post my findings.

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Reply #26 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Chiller252, reply 25

It's been almost 10 weeks; have there been any discoveries?

 

Since my initial post, all versions from 14251 all the way now to 14316 are incompatible.

 

I miss some great features from WindowsFX, but I took the trade-off to be a Windows Insider in the fast lane, submitting bug reports to microsoft and to creators of incompatible software.

The issue was fixed in early Feb but for reasons beyond my control it has failed to be released.  I will continue to apply pressure to get the update released.

Reply #27 from Stardock Forums Top

thanks!

I bought Object Desktop recently to be able to enjoy this finally on windows 10, and its VERY disappointing that it STILL does not..

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Reply #28 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting big, reply 27

thanks!

I bought Object Desktop recently to be able to enjoy this finally on windows 10, and its VERY disappointing that it STILL does not..
Please try the beta available through ObjectDesktop Manager or the store download page.

Reply #29 from Stardock Forums Top

WindowFX 6.02 is finally working on Windows 10 Build 14295 for me. Not sure about the newest Build 14316 as I had to roll back due to instability issues.

Reply #30 from Stardock Forums Top

latest beta is finally working for me on 14316!

hope it continues to work with future updates..

Reply #31 from Stardock Forums Top

Great news!

Reply #32 from Stardock Forums Top

Just a tip on how to get out of the black screen should you be stuck there: Ctrl+Alt+Delete > task manager > services and find Stardock WindowFX right click it and stop it. Then right click it again and click on "open services". You have to find it again, right click it and select properties and change start up type to disabled. Then reboot.

Reply #33 from Stardock Forums Top

Im on build 14316 And the configuration screen opens up but I can not click anything. any where I click I just get the widows Dinging sound.  I just installed WindowFX_6.02_setup_sd  I cant even close the program I have to kill it with taskmanager.

 

On a slight side not I have installed Bash for windows and tried to install compwiz. which is open source and does the same stuff for free. 

Reply #34 from Stardock Forums Top

good news; winfx seems to work well so far on the latest insiders build, 14328!